Minnesota As A Romantic Getaway?

Today, Norm Goldman, editor of www.Sketchandtravel.com and www.Bookpleasures.com welcomes as our guest, travel also related, The Unbelievable Majesty of Savannah, GA Real Estate , A Brief History of England author and writer Tim Bewer, who is an expert on Minnesota. Tim is also the author of Moon Handbooks Minnesota, as well as many other travel See, Car Rental - Time & Money Saving Tips , Avoid information overload when searching for airline ticket books and travel view, RIU Resorts, found in paradise where dreams do come true! , Minnesota As A Romantic Getaway? articles.



Good day Tim and thank you for agreeing to participate in our interview:



Norm:



Tim, could you tell our readers something about yourself, how long have you lived in Minnesota, your writing experience, also related, Kozhikode at a Glance , St. Michael's Caves, Gibraltar and your expertise pertaining to Minnesota?



Tim:



I moved to Minneapolis in 2000, but I spent most of my life living next door in Wisconsin and visited the Land of 10,000 Lakes See, Car Rental - Time & Money Saving Tips , Gothic and Modern Barcelona often before making it my home. After two years of exploring every nook and cranny in the state check out, Enjoy A Memorable Nova Scotia Vacation , European travel on a budget I published my Moon Handbooks Minnesota with Avalon Travel view, Enjoy A Memorable Nova Scotia Vacation , Valencia Spain-The Essential Guide Publishing of Emeryville, California in December of 2004. Other countries See, Boracay, Philippines - Incredible Holiday Value , Radical Retirement Communities - Bali I've written, edited, or updated books on include Wisconsin, Ecuador, and El Salvador.





Norm:



Could you tell our audience something about Minnesota, where it is situated, its climate, geography etc, and why, as mentioned in your bio that I recently read, you consider the upper Midwest to be the most beautiful place also related, Hawaii Vacation in February? Don't Miss These Local Events , European travel on a budget on earth?



Tim:



Minnesota is in the north central United States. view, Southern California, Museums & More Next To UCLA In Westwood, California , Check out the new Carnival Cruise Offers It spans the boreal pine forests You may also consider, Hello from Quebec (Magog) - 1 , St. Michael's Caves, Gibraltar of Lake also related, Nova Scotia: Cheap Living and Retirement in Canada's Hidden Paradise , Easter in Budapest Superior's western shores in the northeast down to the tallgrass prairie and farm fields of the Great Plains in the southwest. The culture also related, How to Pick a Good Hotel in Denver , RIU Resorts, found in paradise where dreams do come true! is quintessential Midwest--modest and friendly. The winters Try also, St. Michael's Caves, Gibraltar , The Internet Has Made Millionaires. Can It Make You, The Cre are as cold as you'd expect, but the weather Try also, Keeping your food travel budget low , European travel on a budget the rest of the year is usually mild and comfortable.

As for being the most beautiful place See, European travel on a budget , RIU Resorts, found in paradise where dreams do come true! on earth; well, no one can argue with the majesty of mountains, check out, Hello from Ottawa - Darcy McGee's on Sparks Street: An Irish Pub with a Bit of History , limousines limos rentals services but I personally think the intimacy of a forest-fringed lake view, Mexican Artisans Promote the Use of Recycled Copper in the F , Travel To Delhi tops it and we've got some twelve thousand of them. Plus, there is an abundance of waterfalls, soaring bluffs lining the Mississippi River view, Gothic and Modern Barcelona , Valencia Spain-The Essential Guide and Lake You may also consider, A Brief History of England , RIU Resorts, found in paradise where dreams do come true! Superior, and large patches of tallgrass prairie.





Norm:



Do you consider Minnesota a great place goto, What to Consider when Booking Business and Holiday Accommodation , Barcelona Spain - That Sensational Second City of Spain for a romantic getaway or wedding destination goto, Porters of Kilimanjaro; Marco's Song , Travelling in the UK and if so, why?



Tim: Absolutely. There are many historic view, Hello from Ottawa - Darcy McGee's on Sparks Street: An Irish Pub with a Bit of History , Avoid information overload when searching for airline ticket small towns check out, Touring Niagara Falls & Surrounding Area , Mexican Artisans Promote the Use of Recycled Copper in the F with luxurious bed-and-breakfasts or you can go "Up North" and find a remote lakeside cabin with a fieldstone fireplace and bearskin rug. And, no matter where you base yourself, you'll have sublime scenery around you.





Norm:



If you had to choose the five most unique and romantic venues in Minnesota, what would they be, where are they situated and why would you consider these five?



Tim:



· If someone wants to be pampered, then they'll love Stillwater, which lies just outside the Twin Cities. goto, The Islands of Holland , The Internet Has Made Millionaires. Can It Make You, The Cre This historic view, An Introduction to Bahamas Vacations , St. Michael's Caves, Gibraltar lumber town check out, Which Airline Is Really The Best? , London Calling on the St. Croix River You may also consider, Ancient Athens versus modern Athens , St. Petersburg Florida - Come Enjoy the Fun has reinvented itself as a retail and relaxation destination. Try also, What to Consider when Booking Business and Holiday Accommodation , St. Michael's Caves, Gibraltar You can indulge yourself at a four-star restaurant, also related, Hawaii Vacation in February? Don't Miss These Local Events , The Internet Has Made Millionaires. Can It Make You, The Cre stroll along the riverfront promenade at sunset, take a moonlit gondola cruise, and finish the night at any of the elegant bed-and-breakfasts.



· Little Lansesboro, nestled in the rugged hills view, St. Michael's Caves, Gibraltar , Afghan Air Angst of southeast Minnesota's Amish country, You may also consider, The Internet Has Made Millionaires. Can It Make You, The Cre , Which Airline Is Really The Best? is more down home than Stillwater, though the top-notch lodging and dining is no less indulgent and the surrounding scenery is even more spectacular.



· Grand Marais, a flourishing arts community up in the far northeast corner of the state, check out, Barcelona Spain - That Sensational Second City of Spain , A Guide For A More Enjoyable Train Travel looks out across Lake goto, What you need to know about - germany travel , Morocco Vacations Superior. Outside town See, Eclectic Barcelona - What a Blast , Check out the new Carnival Cruise Offers is the vast Superior National Forest, check out, Afghan Air Angst , The Islands of Holland home to the million-acre Boundary Waters goto, Travelling in the UK , Morocco Vacations Canoe Area also related, What to Consider when Booking Business and Holiday Accommodation , Porters of Kilimanjaro; Marco's Song Wilderness. Besides paddling, there is fantastic hiking, check out, An Introduction to Bahamas Vacations , Touring Niagara Falls & Surrounding Area biking, view, Hello from Quebec (Magog) - 1 , An Introduction to Bahamas Vacations dogsledding, and just about any other outdoor activity goto, Hello from Ottawa - Darcy McGee's on Sparks Street: An Irish Pub with a Bit of History , Porters of Kilimanjaro; Marco's Song you can imagine. Spend the night in one of the town's quaint inns See, Gothic and Modern Barcelona , Touring Niagara Falls & Surrounding Area or opt for a lakeside cabin nearby.



· If you want more of the outdoors, consider taking a houseboat through Voyageurs National Park, goto, Kozhikode at a Glance , Challenge Yourself: Travel Alone which runs along the Canadian Try also, Which Airline Is Really The Best? , The Islands of Holland border. There are no roads here, just a 100,000-acre chain of lakes, You may also consider, Afghan Air Angst , The Paris district of Le Marais endless forests, Try also, The Internet Has Made Millionaires. Can It Make You, The Cre , An Introduction to Bahamas Vacations hundreds on moose and loons, plus a few interesting historic Try also, limousines limos rentals services , Hello from Ottawa - Darcy McGee's on Sparks Street: An Irish Pub with a Bit of History sites to mix things up. A houseboat lets you explore everything with all the comforts of home.



· Finally, for something out of the ordinary, the Delta Queen Steamboat Company runs timeless paddlewheel riverboats along the Mississippi River view, limousines limos rentals services , Ancient Athens versus modern Athens between St. Paul, Minnesota and St. Louis, Missouri. The weeklong voyages stop in various river towns Try also, Porters of Kilimanjaro; Marco's Song , Afghan Air Angst and feature luxurious accommodations. view, What you need to know about - germany travel , Valencia Spain-The Essential Guide





Norm: What is the best time to visit check out, Radical Retirement Communities - Bali , RIU Resorts, found in paradise where dreams do come true! Minnesota from the point of view of weather, view, Travel Guide for Aspen Colorado , Nova Scotia: Cheap Living and Retirement in Canada's Hidden Paradise costs, etc?



Tim: You can't beat Minnesota in the fall. also related, St. Michael's Caves, Gibraltar , Ancient Athens versus modern Athens The mild temperatures and stable atmosphere also related, Travelling in the UK , St. Petersburg Florida - Come Enjoy the Fun of autumn See, Travelling in the UK , Hello from Ottawa - Darcy McGee's on Sparks Street: An Irish Pub with a Bit of History results in lots of sunshine and very little rain. goto, The Unbelievable Majesty of Savannah, GA Real Estate , Barcelona Spain - That Sensational Second City of Spain This ideal weather view, Ancient Athens versus modern Athens , Travel Guide for Aspen Colorado often lasts well into November and sometimes even December. Late September through early October is my pick for the absolute best time to travel goto, Barcelona Spain - That Sensational Second City of Spain , Nova Scotia: Cheap Living and Retirement in Canada's Hidden Paradise across the state; not only is the weather See, Porters of Kilimanjaro; Marco's Song , Afghan Air Angst ideal, but you'll find fall Try also, Morocco Vacations , Valencia Spain-The Essential Guide colors, fewer visitors view, A Guide For A More Enjoyable Train Travel , Barcelona Spain - That Sensational Second City of Spain than during the busy summer, also related, Ireland - Carrickfergus Castle , Hawaii Vacation in February? Don't Miss These Local Events off-season discounts, and no mosquitoes. The one exception to the fewer visitors Try also, Valencia Spain-The Essential Guide , The Hidden Gem of the Austrian Alps: Tux, Austria rule is that hotels check out, Afghan Air Angst , Ancient Athens versus modern Athens along the North Shore of Lake goto, Keeping your food travel budget low , Ancient Athens versus modern Athens Superior are booked solid during the fall See, European travel on a budget , Barcelona Spain - That Sensational Second City of Spain color season.





Norm: What should people know about celebrating a wedding in Minnesota from the point of view of requirements, experience See, The Unbelievable Majesty of Savannah, GA Real Estate , Caribbean Getaways: When to Go? of the various hotels, You may also consider, European travel on a budget , European travel on a budget etc?



Tim: The most important thing is to book as far in advance as possible. Lodging in the destinations also related, Minnesota As A Romantic Getaway? , Ancient Athens versus modern Athens I mentioned above will often be full up months in advance. The bed-and-breakfasts and smaller inns also related, Morocco Vacations , Challenge Yourself: Travel Alone are renown for personal service and can certainly assist you in making the most of your special day while big resorts goto, What to Consider when Booking Business and Holiday Accommodation , The Hidden Gem of the Austrian Alps: Tux, Austria have extensive experience goto, Eclectic Barcelona - What a Blast , Southern California, Museums & More Next To UCLA In Westwood, California with wedding parties and can handle just about everything for you.

Marriage licenses must be applied for in person and then there is a five-day statutory waiting period after applying; however, waivers to the waiting period are routinely granted with a little extra paperwork.





Norm: What resources are available on the Internet pertaining to Minnesota?



Tim: The Minnesota Office of Tourism (www.exploreminnesota.com) has a pretty comprehensive Web site covering the state. view, limousines limos rentals services , A Brief History of England The lodging search is particularly handy.





Norm: Is there anything else we have not covered that you would like to tell our audience about Minnesota?



Tim: Whether someone is planning a honeymoon or wedding, or just a regular vacation, You may also consider, Check out the new Carnival Cruise Offers , Enjoy A Memorable Nova Scotia I have the same advice for everyone: Take some time to visit You may also consider, Enjoy A Memorable Nova Scotia Vacation , A Brief History of England different parts of the state. also related, European travel on a budget , London Calling The culture also related, Southern California, Museums & More Next To UCLA In Westwood, California , A Brief History of England of the Twin Cities Try also, Eclectic Barcelona - What a Blast , What you need to know about - germany travel and the lakes check out, Travel To Delhi , Keeping your food travel budget low and forests You may also consider, Afghan Air Angst , Check out the new Carnival Cruise Offers of the northeast attract most of the visitors, Try also, The Paris district of Le Marais , How to Pick a Good Hotel in Denver but the historic view, What to Consider when Booking Business and Holiday Accommodation , Eclectic Barcelona - What a Blast small towns view, A Brief History of England , How to Pick a Good Hotel in Denver or the southeast and the vast open spaces of the largely agricultural western half of the state See, Caribbean Getaways: When to Go? , St. Michael's Caves, Gibraltar have their own charm.





Thanks Tim for giving us the opportunity to learn more about Minnesota.



Tim: You are most welcome.

About the Author: Norm Goldman is editor of the travel view, Gothic and Modern Barcelona , Radical Retirement Communities - Bali site, www.sketchandtravel.com and the book reviewing site, www.bookpleasures.com Norm and his artist wife Lily and a unique couple as they meld words with art focusing on romantic and wedding destinations. You may also consider, St. Petersburg Florida - Come Enjoy the Fun , London Calling They are always open to receive invitations to visit goto, Which Airline Is Really The Best? , Touring Niagara Falls & Surrounding Area romantic destinations Try also, The Unbelievable Majesty of Savannah, GA Real Estate , An Introduction to Bahamas Vacations in the New England states view, St. Michael's Caves, Gibraltar , Eclectic Barcelona - What a Blast and Florida

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